**A lack of technology is a barrier for young farmers, and the biggest problem is not in the field.

That’s according to a new survey showing one of the biggest impediments for young people getting into farming is a lack of technological upgrades at the USDA.

National Young Farmers Coalition director Lindsey Lusher Shute tells agriculture.com, many USDA programs still send physical paperwork through the mail or delivered to local USDA offices. 40% say “burdensome” paperwork keeps them from taking advantage of some federal programs.